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New TV in celebration of GTA4
brainderailment | 2:53 PM on 04.28.2008 31 comments


Some of you may remember my other tv that I posted in my obligatory "my setup" post. Anyway, yesterday after buying an RCA (720p) tv for $898 I found out that it didn't display enough colors when I hooked up the ps3 via HDMI. It was horrible, it separated any gradients into tiger stripes. So I did what every good walmart shopper does, I took it back to exchange it for the Vizio. The TV rep. told me about a 1080p Vizio that wasn't on the display floor, which was only $998. So I bought it.

Anyway, this is a picture of my OLD tv.


And my new, Vizio 42" 1080p LCD.


So I'm going to enjoy my night with GTAIV.



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Kryptinite's Destructoid Blog
HELL YEAH!!

Nice :), that thing is massive.
brainderailment's Destructoid Blog
Yeah, I'm gonna have my nose right up against the screen too.
BlackSheep's Destructoid Blog
we have that TV in our living room, though the new one with the silver speakers.

only difference is contrast ratio though. it's an amazing tv.
Y0j1mb0's Destructoid Blog
Nice TV and that is how you celebrate GTA IV right!!
shipero's Destructoid Blog
How many HDMI inputs does it have?
Jordan Devore's Destructoid Blog
Good choice going with the Vizio.
DarkTravesty's Destructoid Blog
@ shipero: i think that model has two. i'm not sure though
Mr Wilson's Destructoid Blog
I have the 32 inch Vizio with the silver speakers like Black Sheep. you simply cant touch the price. Especially since the picture is great too plus I have like 492034 inputs on that shit.
Kryptinite's Destructoid Blog
That's it...when I get my fake "stipend" from the government, I'm buying a 42in Vizio.
Mr Wilson's Destructoid Blog
WHERE THE FUCK IS YOUR PS3??
Mr Wilson's Destructoid Blog
NM thats what i get for not reading the first setup post...
iDano84's Destructoid Blog
Lots of people bash the Vizio brand, but they really do have a nice picture.
brainderailment's Destructoid Blog
@Shipero 3 HDMIs,

@MrWilson, behind the tv.
B-Radicate's Destructoid Blog
I am so excited for tonight. I'll be playing GTAIV on my 7 foot projector screen in glorious HD.

Everyone shall be happy tonight. Everyone.
Kryptinite's Destructoid Blog
I won't be happy tonight...

Although Amazon just sent me an email telling me that they have shipped my game :).
Darkknight37's Destructoid Blog
<--- Jealous, bitter, pooor.
brainderailment's Destructoid Blog
^I drive a 1991 Camaro, that's the only reason I can afford this kind of stuff.
shipero's Destructoid Blog
@brainderailment

3? Damn, I was going to save up for a Bravia for my next TV but I might just get a Vizio now. Good picture and 3 HDMI ports for under $1000 is really good.
Darkknight37's Destructoid Blog
<--- Still jealous, still bitter, still drives and '89 Escort.
m3ds's Destructoid Blog
Really nice tv, especially for the price.
Clockwork's Destructoid Blog
That's awesome. I've got a raging clue right now.
brainderailment's Destructoid Blog
@Shipero, yeah I love Bravias, but I don't think they look twice the price better.
SantanaClaus89's Destructoid Blog
Oooohhhh, I've got a MASSIVE clue!
Gameboi's Destructoid Blog
Nice! I'm still saving up for one.
Scape's Destructoid Blog
Vizio's are really good for their price point. I picked one up at Coatco and got a pretty good deal for it. My only complaint is that the volume for voices isn't as loud as everything else. So it's hard to hear people talking on a mic if I am playing online. Other than that it's great.
brainderailment's Destructoid Blog
@Scape, ditto, I had to adjust the EQ on the tv because voices were being smashed by bed music. I just turned the treble up and that helped.
ArrestedDeveloper's Destructoid Blog
Hmmm, I will be getting that $600 from the government soon....
Skribble's Destructoid Blog
Very nice man!!!

Welcome to the 42" club

May your gaming be more vibrant and fun :D
Nessie's Destructoid Blog
Grats ont he upgrade :) Looks fricken sweet!
brainderailment's Destructoid Blog
Yeah, HDTVs don't normally hit 1080p until you get to 42" and that is the biggest that would fit in my tiny little apt. If you are buying your first HDTV and you can scrape by, you should buy a 42" for 1000 or more.
rmsk8r05's Destructoid Blog
Very nice, I wish I had the cash to blow on HD flatscreen.


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